Millington
Millington expands mental health services
The City of Millington is partnering with Alliance Healthcare to address mental health issues, a problem that has risen after several teen suicides at the city’s high school.
Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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SuburbsHistoric Brunswick building gets new life as Brunswick Rail Yard restaurant
The building, owned by the same family since 1918, will have three boxcar-style kitchens, a bar, a stage and a planned video game room.
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MillingtonNew stores and development signify a growing Millington
A new Academy Sports in Millington is part of a stream of businesses coming to the North Shelby County suburb.
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ArlingtonArlington commission approves site plan for new church
The Arlington Planning Commission has approved a new church — Donelson Oaks Church of Christ. Until it is finished, the congregation meets at a visitors center along Interstate 40.
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Lakeland Lakeland moves to hinder unwanted growth along city’s main roads
Lakeland officials continue to look at plans to limit types of commercial development along major thoroughfares like U.S. 70 and Canada Road.
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BusinessGallaway is pumped for Buc-ee’s to open next year
The new Gallaway exit on Interstate 40 should have a different look and a lot of gas pumps in the coming year as Buc-ee’s construction continues along with a Love’s Travel Stop.
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Business Arlington company wants to expand property
Rich Products Corp. wants to expand its wastewater capabilities at the plant on Jetway Drive in Arlington in hopes of lessening the pressure on the town’s treatment.
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BartlettBartlett High debuts new covered outdoor practice facility
Bartlett christened its new outdoor athletic facility, which is designed to provide some relief during hot summer months.
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BartlettBartlett breaks ground on new school
It’ll be a new school with a fresh look and state-of-the-art technology.
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LakelandLakeland proposes new design standards for US 70, Canada Road
Lakeland officials are trying to make sure that two of the suburb’s main traffic arteries have the proper zoning approach to fit with the city’s character.
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Arts & Culture Family friendly film fest back this weekend at the Pink Palace
The second annual Like You Children’s Film Festival puts a spotlight on emotional growth and connectivity for kids in a fun and interactive space.
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State GovernmentSewer plant, women’s sports, Task Force: Dial, Leatherwood, Rose offer top legislative concerns
Michele Dial, Tom Leatherwood and Paul Rose talked legislative priorities, involving the Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act, state property taxes and the lawsuit over the MSSCS advisory board.
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ArlingtonArlington raises solid waste rate, eyes wastewater treatment facility expansion
Arlington residents will have a slight rate increase for sanitation service under an adjusted contract with Waste Pro.
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LakelandShelby County suburbs see rising demand for hotels amid population growth
Sewer constraints, shifting demand and new mixed‑use projects shape the region’s uneven lodging growth.
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ArlingtonCollege moves to Arlington
After years in Cordova across the street from Bellevue Baptist Church, Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary and College has relocated to Arlington.
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ArlingtonNew interactive walking trail to highlight Arlington’s history
A new walking trail in Arlington will highlight some of the historic spots in town.
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LakelandLakeland evaluates its Flock-camera usage
Flock cameras have come under criticism for misuse of the technology and questions about privacy, but a law enforcement official said they have benefited Lakeland.
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Public SafetyFlock camera network grows across the Mid-South amid questions about oversight
Law enforcement touts the technology’s benefits, but residents point to cases of misuse and fear privacy violations.
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BartlettQuail Ridge Golf Course will reopen Labor Day weekend
Several years after the Quail Ridge Golf Course closed, the 18-hole layout is set to open Labor Day weekend under the ownership of the City of Bartlett.
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LakelandLakeland to revive leadership program
The City of Lakeland is bringing its Leadership Lakeland program back to life after two decades of dormancy.
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Millington$10 million renovation planned for Millington Family YMCA
The expansion is the latest in a series of major investments into the suburbs over the past few years by the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.
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LakelandLakeland earmarks future TIF revenues to offset trash fee increases
Lakeland is considering using some of the additional funds form the four TIFs in the suburb to lower sanitation costs.
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LakelandGrowing field of Lakeland candidates offer voters differing styles, viewpoints
Lakeland Commissioner Connie McCarter has entered the mayor’s race against incumbent Josh Roman, offering a contrast of style and direction of government.
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LakelandLakeland mulls overlay district for undeveloped land on U.S. 70
Lakeland officials want control over future development in the U.S. 70 corridor so that growing neighborhoods can exist smoothly with commercial development.
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ElectionsNew candidate enters Lakeland mayor’s race
The move potentially provides opposition for incumbent Mayor Josh Roman in the suburb’s general election.
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